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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,592 and 828,990

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,592 and 828,990 is: 1,805,672.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,592 : 828,990 = 828,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,592/828,990 = 828,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,592x = 828,990 × 828,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,592x = 687,224,420,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,224,420,100/380,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805,672.27

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